Aftercare

Second Skin

  • Leave on for 24 hours after your tattoo is wrapped and trapped!

    • Fluid under the bandage is completely normal, but if it begins to leak, remove and wash immediately!

  • To remove:

    • First, clean your hands with antibacterial soap, do not skip this step!

    • Take off bandage under running water for a more effective removal.

    • Start from the corner and pull slowly in the same direction (think removing a Command Strip!) DO NOT WRIP LIKE A BANDAID! This can damage your skin!

  • Wash gently with unscented, antibacterial soap and a clean hand, DO NOT USE A WASHCLOTH.

  • Pat dry with a clean paper towel, DO NOT USE FABRIC TOWEL. Allow to dry in the air for an additional 2 minutes before lightlmoisturizing.

  • Apply a thin coat of ointment for the first two days, you may switch to an unscented lotion once your tattoo becomes dry and wrinkly.

  • Washing and lightly moisturizing will be repeated twice daily, once in the morning and once before bed.

Plastic Wrap

  • First, clean your hands with antibacterial soap, do not skip this step!

  • Remove plastic 1 hour after your tattoo is trapped and wrapped!

  • Wash gently with unscented, antibacterial soap and a clean hand, DO NOT USE A WASHCLOTH.

  • Pat dry with a clean paper towel, DO NOT USE FABRIC TOWEL. Allow to dry in the air for an additional 2 minutes before moisturizing.

  • Apply a thin coat of ointment for the first two days, you may switch to an unscented lotion once your tattoo becomes dry and wrinkly.

  • Washing and lightly moisturizing will be repeated twice daily, once in the morning and once before bed.

DO NOT’s

  • DO NOT submerge your tattoo under water for two weeks, this includes:

    • Bath tubs

    • Swimming pools

    • Lakes, ocean, etc

  • DO NOT leave your tattoo exposed to direct sunlight for two weeks!

    • Refrain from applying SPF to your fresh tattoo until it is completely healed.

  • DO NOT scratch, pick, or peel your healing tattoo!

  • DO NOT rewrap your tattoo (unless an additional piece of second skin is offered)

  • AVOID the gym for the first three days, sweating is bad for a fresh tattoo! Wash your tattoo thoroughly after this occurs.